Public Health at Willamette University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what Willamette University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Willamette University sits in Salem, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 public health degrees were awarded at Willamette University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Willamette University
Willamette University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Willamette University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Willamette University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Willamette University
Of the 10 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Willamette University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Willamette University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Willamette University, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Willamette University
This Public Health program at Willamette University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Willamette University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.